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Small Heath Alliance Trauma (SHAT)A condition that is inherited directly from ones parents or by prolonged contact with other afflicted parasites. Is not contagious but transmission is normally completed by way of assimilation. There is an increased risk where the level of in-breeding is high.

Common symptoms include;

Obsession - a single persistent fixation or impulse that continually forces its way into consciousness; often involuntary; is closely associated with envy and jealousy.

Inferiority complex - a persistent sense of inadequacy, often resulting in excessive violence through overcompensation.

Bitterness - sufferers have a profound difficulty to accept, admit, or bear: the bitter truth. Exhibits strong animosity towards the object of their obsession as the result of prolonged, long standing and deep-rooted episodes of anguish, or disappointment.

Delusions - all sufferers are present with a prominent form of delusion; many with accompanying hallucinations. Delusions are fixed on false beliefs that involve situations that could never occur in real life.

Prognosis - sufferers with SHAT may continue to socialise and function in a near normal manner but their behaviour generally sets them apart. There is no known cure, most will show symptoms for life. Long term prognosis is poor and most sufferers with SHAT last words are "they've broke me 'art, Tom".

The bloke who writes the "Often Partisan" blog has been asked in for a chat with Blose' lawyers.

On Tuesday I received an unexpected request to meet with lawyers representing Birmingham City at St Andrews on Wednesday at midday with regards to the Often Partisan website.

In a meeting held on a “without prejudice” basis, I was told that the club had issues with comments made on the site – in particular comments that were considered defamatory towards the Acting Chairman, Peter Pannu. With this in mind I have disabled comments for the present until I can resolve technical issues to ensure a stricter moderation policy that doesn’t impact on my time coupled with a comments policy that leaves clear guidelines as to what to do if one is unhappy with comments made on the site.

I was further advised that the article “Postcards from HK: Delay No More”, which was published on October 27, 2013 was considered an incitement to an alleged criminally offensive banner being displayed at St Andrews in the fixture against Derby County on February 1, 2014 – an allegation I strongly deny. I consider it insulting to Birmingham City fans that they are alleged by the club’s lawyers to follow me in such a sheeplike manner.

Furthermore, I consider it strange that despite the article being published at the end of October it has taken until now for club and/or Peter Pannu to take exception to the article – especially bearing in mind I have had contact with lawyers representing the club in that time.

I was asked by the lawyers of the club to be more “mindful” in what I write on this site as the club considers that I wield such influence I can cause potential problems within the ground. I was further asked by the lawyers of the club not to mention the meeting with them on the website. After taking legal advice, I have issued this statement to allow people to understand the issues that I am currently facing around disabling comments and to ensure people understand it was not a decision I took lightly.

I was also asked if the club could see a copy of the book I am writing about Carson Yeung prior to publication, which I have referred to my co-author Will Giles, a solicitor in Hong Kong, who has agreed with me in declining the request.

I would like to make it clear that I bear no malice or illwill to the club whatsoever and that any articles written on this site are with the intention of promoting the club and ensuring that fans get the correct information with respect to what is happening surrounding the club and Birmingham International Holdings. I am perfectly happy to work with the club and with the board of directors but I will not be intimidated into silence when people are unhappy that information is brought to the public eye.

It amazes me that the club and Peter Pannu in particular believe that spending money on a costly lawyer coming to Birmingham to speak to me with respect to the website is more effective than replying to a simple email requesting information.

There's a thread on the Small Heath Alliance forum asking if members regret not choosing Villa instead.

This was amusing:

I hate those chunts more than anything in the world.

Regret my choice? Never.

I walked into St Andrews for the first time as an 11 year old and instantly fell in love, no influence from a parent as I've never known a father figure and my mom knows nothing about football.

I don't envy Vile, I pity them. This evenings victory is a bright spot in a sea of beige. At least following the Blues there is always worry/excitement/elation/disappointment, real emotions rather than stumbling along existing.